Columbus Airport (CSG) is proud to announce the official groundbreaking for the full reconstruction of Runway 6-24, one of the airport’s two primary runways. Due to decades of wear and tear and underlying storm drainage issues, the 6,997-foot asphalt runway will undergo a comprehensive rebuild beginning this August.

The reconstruction comes following an in-depth geotechnical assessment that included site reconnaissance, soil test borings, and sampling evaluations. The findings concluded that a complete runway overhaul is required. The project will include removal and replacement of the asphalt surface and base materials, installation of a new longitudinal drainage system, and replacement of storm drains located beneath the runway.

The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., and will be attended by members of the Columbus Airport Commission, airport leadership, and local city and state representatives.

The 103-day construction project is estimated to cost $24 million and will require the full closure of Runway 6-24, temporarily suspending all commercial, military, and large general aviation operations. During this time, Runway 13-31, the airport’s secondary runway, will remain operational except for a brief period when both runways will be closed as contractors work through the intersection.

Located at 3250 W. Britt David Road in Columbus, Georgia, Columbus Airport serves as a vital regional and public-use facility for Muscogee, Russell, and Harris counties, as well as Ft. Benning. The airport provides both commercial airline service and general aviation operations, supporting the transportation needs of west-central Georgia and east-central Alabama.

For more information about the project or the ceremony, please contact Sonya Overton, Director of Marketing & Air Service Development, at [email protected].